utopia
/u.toˈpi.ɐ/feminine
The English word utopia is translated into Portuguese as utopia.
utopia refers to a world in perfect harmony. For a more descriptive way to express the idea of a dreamland or land of dreams, you can use Terra dos sonhos.
Meaning: world in perfect harmony (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /u.toˈpi.ɐ/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Brazilian Portuguese, utopia is a popular name for artistic collectives and independent bookstores to suggest a space of intellectual freedom.
- The term utopia was coined from the Ancient Greek words ou, meaning 'not', and tópos, meaning 'place'.
- Portuguese speakers may use the adjective utópico to describe someone who is overly idealistic or disconnected from reality.
Examples in context
- A Finlândia não é uma utopia.Finland is no utopia.Tatoeba #11960439 by ajdavidl, translation #5067539 by al_ex_an_der
- Pegue minha mão. Construiremos uma utopia, você e eu.Take my hand. We'll build a utopia, you and me.Tatoeba #11960446 by ajdavidl, translation #5139827 by honestlang
- A utopia de um mundo sem fome e desigualdade sempre nos motiva a buscar soluções mais eficazes.The utopia of a world without hunger and inequality always motivates us to seek more effective solutions.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Juliana are discussing a book they just finished reading.
- GabrielO livro descreve uma utopia incrível.The book describes an incredible utopia.
- JulianaSim, parece um mundo de paz total.Yes, it looks like a world of total peace.
- GabrielVocê acha que essa utopia é possível?Do you think this utopia is possible?
- JulianaEu gostaria que fosse real.I wish it were real.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “utopia” translations and entries utopia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries utopia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
